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EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 31 MIN

The big difference between Keir and Jim on immigration

from The Candidate

This week, we look across the Irish Sea to Keir Starmer's decision to lean Labour into much blunter rhetoric around immigration. Back home, a similar policy shift is happening, but behind a much quieter tone. How are both countries are handling political pressure on migration, and is Ireland is heading in the same direction, just with fewer dog whistles?Christine Bohan, Christina Finn, Rónán Duffy contrast the differing strategies and look at how language and tone are shaping the conversation.Also: The cost of living crisis won't go away. Can Ireland fix the underlying systemic issues? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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